‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals to Boost R&D in Ayurveda

‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals UPSC Relevance

‘SMART’ Program: It is a government program for Ayurveda Professionals to Boost Research & Development in Ayurveda in India.

‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals is also important for UPSC Prelims 2023 and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 2- Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.)

 

‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals in News

• Recently, the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) have launched ‘SMART’ (Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals) program.
• The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) and the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) are the two prominent institutions under the Ministry of Ayush, Government of India for regulating medical education and conducting scientific research respectively.

‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals

• About: ‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.
• Parent Ministry: ‘SMART’ Program is being implemented under the overall supervision and guidance of Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.
• Mandate: ‘SMART’ Program aims to identify, support and promote innovative research ideas in healthcare research areas including Osteoarthritis, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Chronic Bronchitis, Dyslipidemia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus, Psoriasis, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
• Application: The eligible Ayurveda academic institutions may apply by 10 January, 2023.
  • All details regarding contact information, eligibility criteria and application process has been shared to all recognized academic institutions and hospitals through NCISM.

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Significance of SMART Program

• Use of Ayurveda Collages: The large network of Ayurveda colleges and hospitals across the country is an asset for the country in terms of its healthcare needs.
  • This network has not only been offering healthcare services in hardest times, but it also has contributed significantly in terms of healthcare research in the country.
• Motivation for Teachers: The ‘SMART’ program will certainly motivate teachers for taking up projects in designated areas of healthcare research and create a large database.
• Promote Clinical Research: SMART program has the potential to transform clinical research in Ayurveda.
  • It was observed that the research potential of the large community of Ayurveda teachers remains under-utilised mostly.
  • Therefore, the ‘SMART’ program will have a deep long term rejuvenating impact on research in the field of Ayurveda.

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‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals FAQs

1. What is ‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals?

Ans. ‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals.

2. Which ministry is Implementing the ‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals?

Ans. ‘SMART’ Program is being implemented under the overall supervision and guidance of Ministry of Ayush, Government of India.

3. What is the full form of ‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals?

Ans. “SMART” in ‘SMART’ Program for Ayurveda Professionals stands for the ‘Scope for Mainstreaming Ayurveda Research in Teaching Professionals’.

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